Korea 78 year old Hankook Tyre Company is one of the fastest growing tyre companies in the world, leading the pack in tyre design and performance for all vehicles sedans, family vans, SUVs, 4x4 off road vehicles and even supercharged sports cars. They are active racing sponsors particularly Formula D and are Gloves off! going head to head against Pirelli in the race to become Formula 1 official tyre supplier from 2020 and onwards. Hankook's advantage is its quality construction and value for money pricing that starts below 100 Dollar up to 500 Dollar. It is an up and coming premium brand and are the original parts tyre supplier for the Porsche Macan, various Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper and BMW models including the BMW X5. Korean manufactured cars like Hyundai and Kia also come with Hankook tyres. They also have everyday, affordable road tyres available for regular customers and are perfect for the budget yet high quality conscious Aussie driver. Since entering the local market, Hankook has steadily grown in popularity, especially noted for its comfort, stability and use of cutting edge technology. Its continued adherence to Australian safety standards is an added plus, and their wide variety of tyre products are available in Tyroola.
Nankang
Nankang is a 60 year old Taiwanese tyre manufacturing company that has created quality performance and innovative tyre products available worldwide. Their tyres are designed to be resistant to high heat, have outstanding road grip and to look good. It has a smaller catalogue due to their desire only to supply specialised tyres. Nankang also studies tyre performance in various critical situations and driving conditions, including sudden stops, unexpected swerving and road obstacles. Nankang is a pragmatic tyre brand. It is not a Pirelli or a Michelin, and that's ok! They have stepped up their game in the product development and quality assurance areas and has become popular with budget-minded Aussies looking to get the most tire for the dollar. Nankang offers SUV, 4x4, light truck tyres designed for all-terrain and all weather performance. They also produce the AS-1 line of ultra high performance touring tyres for passenger cars, which are either attuned for all-season driving or perfected for performance on dry pavement. Available on Tyroola, the cornering grip, straight-line acceleration, traction, handling as well as the durability of the AS-1 has received positive feedback from customers.
Quick Conclusion
To summarise, Hankook and Nankang are at par for certain specific models. In general, Hankook tyres have consistently shown to have slightly better wet-weather traction. Nankang's aggressive tread designs, on the other hand, make your car look good at extremely affordable prices. Comparing specific models might be more beneficial to those shopping for a new tyre. Feel free to browse through Tyroola's extensive catalogue of both tyre brands to further help you in making your choice.
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